White Freightliner Blues and Rhythm Lead Switching

Molly Tuttle’s right hand technique is a melding of several uniquely virtuosic picking approaches: the forearm anchor of her rhythm comping, and the palm anchor she uses for crosspicked lead lines. “White Freightliner Blues” is a showcase for her ability to switch effortlessly between these modes, even while singing. In this clip, she gives us a closeup look at how the switch happens.